Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions
The Blitzboks celebrate with their medals
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Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions

The Blitzboks claimed a second Canada Sevens tournament win in Vancouver in three years as they outplayed Kenya in a 38-5 victory in the final at BC Place Stadium this past Sunday. (more…)

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September 20, 2021
Cape Town Sevens called off
Selvyn Davids of South Africa
Blitzboks / Rugby / Sevens

Cape Town Sevens called off

The Cape Town Sevens tournament, which was scheduled to take place from 10-12 December this year, has been called off due to ongoing challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)

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September 3, 2021
New Zealand named Sevens champions
New Zealand and the Blitzboks shake hands
Rugby / Sevens

New Zealand named Sevens champions

New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)

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June 30, 2020
Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19
The Blitzboks line up for the national anthem
Blitzboks / Rugby / Sevens

Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side. (more…)

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March 16, 2020
Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver
Canada celebrate their win over the Blitzboks
Blitzboks / Rugby / Sevens

Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver

The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens. (more…)

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March 9, 2020
Powell: We were just poor
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell
Rugby / Sevens

Powell: We were just poor

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the Hamilton Sevens, which was won by New Zealand on Sunday. (more…)

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January 26, 2020
Sevens tournament changes lead to ‘anger’
Rugby / Sevens

Sevens tournament changes lead to ‘anger’

World Rugby faces a serious backlash after making format changes to the Sevens Series men’s tournament that will see the winners of the four pools in Hamilton progress straight to the semi-finals. (more…)

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December 23, 2019
Gutsy Blitzboks top Pool A
Selvyn Davids and Justin Geduld celebrate
Rugby / Sevens

Gutsy Blitzboks top Pool A

Despite conceding two yellow cards and a couple late tries, the Blitzboks held on to claim a 21-15 win over the USA to finish day two of the Cape Town Sevens top of Pool A. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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December 14, 2019